Open Dynamic Clamp
About the Open Dynamic Clamp PCB
Open Dynamic Clamp is an open source PCB design by nsdesai, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 100 × 61 mm, with 44 components from 23 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the AD8032ANZ, TLE2142 and TMV_0512D. By type, the board carries 16 resistors, 8 capacitors, 6 connectors, 5 test points, 3 ICs and 2 switches.
From the project
A fast, microcontroller-based dynamic clamp system
This documentation describes circuit schematics for the ODC 1.2 hardware iteration. This design is based on the work of Aditya Asopa's updated schematic.
This hardware design is licensed under CC BY 4.0.
- Table of Contents - User Guide - PCB Assembly Notes - Calibration Notes - Firmware Notes
The design may be built successfully on a breadboard or ordered as a PCB.
Main components on the Open Dynamic Clamp
Open Dynamic Clamp bill of materials (BOM)
44 components, 23 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AD8032ANZ | N_8_ADI | U1 |
| 1 | TLE2142 | DIP-8_W7.62mm | U2 |
| 1 | TMV_0512D | TMV_5_12_DUAL_TRP | U3 |
| 4 | Conn_Coaxial | LINX_CONBNC002 | J1, J2, J3, J4 |
| 1 | ADAFRUIT_ITSYBITSY_M4 Adafruit_ItsyBitsy_M4 | Adafruit_ItsyBitsy_M4 | J5 |
| 1 | ADC_EXP | JST_XH_B4B-XH-AM_1x04_P2.50mm_Vertical | J6 |
| 2 | 5K | Potentiometer_Bourns_3296W_Vertical | RV1, RV2 |
| 1 | SW_AMP | JST_XH_B3B-XH-AM_1x03_P2.50mm_Vertical | SW1 |
| 1 | SW_RST | JST_XH_B2B-XH-AM_1x02_P2.50mm_Vertical | SW2 |
| 1 | VDC | TestPoint_Loop_D2.60mm_Drill1.6mm_Beaded | TP1 |
| 1 | VDAC | TestPoint_Loop_D2.60mm_Drill1.6mm_Beaded | TP4 |
| 2 | GND | TestPoint_Loop_D2.60mm_Drill1.6mm_Beaded | TP6, TP7 |
| 1 | VIN | TestPoint_Loop_D2.60mm_Drill1.6mm_Beaded | TP11 |
| 2 | 1N5817 | D_DO-41_SOD81_P2.54mm_Vertical_KathodeUp | D1, D2 |
| 3 | 0.1UF 0.1uF | C_Disc_D5.0mm_W2.5mm_P2.50mm | C1, C3, C4 |
| 4 | 10UF/35V 10uF/35V | CP_Radial_D5.0mm_P2.50mm | C2, C5, C6, C7 |
| 1 | 6.8PF 6.8pF | C_Disc_D5.0mm_W2.5mm_P2.50mm | C8 |
| 5 | 10K | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P2.54mm_Vertical | R1, R2, R3, R4, R10 |
| 3 | 4.7K | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P2.54mm_Vertical | R5, R6, R12 |
| 1 | 1M | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P2.54mm_Vertical | R7 |
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| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1K | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P2.54mm_Vertical | R8, R9 |
| 3 | 3.3K | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P2.54mm_Vertical | R11, R13, R14 |
| 2 | 7.5K | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P2.54mm_Vertical | R15, R16 |
Open Dynamic Clamp design files
The KiCad project lives in the nsdesai/dynamic_clamp repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
Open Dynamic Clamp: common questions
How big is the Open Dynamic Clamp PCB?
The Open Dynamic Clamp measures 100 × 61 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Open Dynamic Clamp?
44 components, from 23 distinct parts, with part numbers taken from the project's own BOM. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the Open Dynamic Clamp design files?
From the nsdesai/dynamic_clamp repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout, the schematic and the BOM; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the Open Dynamic Clamp design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with nsdesai. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.
